Our Voice for Vision campaign brings lived experience into the conversation about smart glasses, accessibility and everyday independence.
For people who are blind or have low vision, smart glasses are not a gimmick or a covert filming device. They are life-changing assistive technology that can read signs and menus, describe surroundings, support safe navigation and connect the wearer with real-time assistance while leaving their hands-free for a cane, guide dog harness or mobility aid.
As governments consider how emerging technologies should be regulated, it’s critical that the experiences of people who are blind or have low vision are part of that discussion, with legitimate assistive uses understood by policymakers so it doesn’t unintentionally create new barriers for people with disability.
Make Voice for Vision visible
Accessibility needs a voice in the conversation and we’re asking organisations and decision-makers to consider accessibility alongside privacy, safety and security when setting policies for smart glasses. You can help raise Voice for Vision’s message in many ways.
Support the campaign petition
Sign the Voice for Vision petition
Raise the issue directly
with your representatives
Letter template – lived experience
Letter template – Vision 2020 members
Share your support online
Download digital and social media assets to share
Other informative resources from Vision 2020 & members
Vision 2020 submission on Privacy Reform: Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation
Blind Citizens Australia Smart Glasses commentary
Media
ABC – Smart glasses are giving blind and deaf people more independence (13/10/2026)